Man fatally struck on El Cajon street

A pedestrian was fatally struck Tuesday night by a car, and the driver left the scene but later contacted authorities, El Cajon police said.

The victim was a man about 70 years old, police Lt. Frank La Haye said.

He was wearing dark clothing when he was hit about 6:10 p.m. by a Toyota Camry heading south on Avocado Avenue near the intersection of Carter Street, La Haye said. Paramedics responded, but the man died at the scene.

The driver did not stop, but later called police from home with the aid of a translator, La Haye said. The driver, an adult who was not identified, is cooperating with the investigation, he said.

The name of the victim was not released pending notification of relatives.

Alcohol does not appear to be a factor in the accident, the lieutenant said. It was not yet known if speed or weather conditions were factors.

Avocado was closed between Chase and Washington avenues as officers investigated.